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DeafDigest Gold – June 27, 2010

DeafDigest Gold - June 27, 2010
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Last week's ASL Videos:
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This week's ASL Videos:
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(please click on the arrow to start the video)
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Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/
(this link has been slightly revised); do not
use the older link)
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Gold section.
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Hot Deaf News during the week:
- Hot Newspaper stories during the week:
an aspiring deaf jazz singer
http://deafdigest.com/mandyharvey/
A deaf ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park
http://deafdigest.com/jimdetterline/
- Very Hot News
California legislative horse trading at its best!
The controversial AB 2072 was passed, pacifying
opposing sides. One side wanted the original version
intact, much to the anger of the deaf community.
Other side wanted AB 2072 killed; the horse trading
was to make sure ASL was listed as one of the
options. And both sides are claiming victory during
this political compromising.
- Thursday June 24th
A prestigious honor in Washington, DC is being a White
House fellow. And Kubby Rashid, who is deaf and is a
member of the Gallaudet faculty, has been announced as
one of this next group of Fellows.
And this is not all - former deaf major league baseball
player Curtis Pride, who is currently the Gallaudet
baseball coach, was named to the President's Council for
Fitness, Sports and Nutrition
A banner day, indeed, for Gallaudet University to see two
of its people being tabbed by the White House,
- Friday June 25th
Mark Burke, the rugby coach at Model Secondary School for
the Deaf, wishes to test the possibility of establishing
a national deaf rugby team that would travel overseas
to compete in international deaf rugby matches.
Those interested need to contact him at:
mailto:markpburke@gmail.com
- Saturday June 26th
The South Dakota School for the Deaf, with its enrollment at
its lowest ever, has a new superintendent in Marjorie Kaiser.
The state Board of Regents made its appointment effective
immediately. She also serves as the superintendent of
the School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
To be fair, the low enrollment is totally misleading. The
main campus enrollment is low, yes, but the school oversees
the local mainstreamed programs statewide.
(please go back to the Blue edition for the Sunday-Wednesday Hot Deaf
News)
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Deaf Miscellaneous stuff:
The Miss Hawaii's Outstanding Teen 2010 winner is
14-year old Lena Merrill, of Wailuku.
She is deaf and attends Hawaii School for the Deaf
and Blind.
Next step is the Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition
in Orlando, FL
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Living and working in the United States!
Help highlight careers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People!
Help identify resources Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth will need in
preparing for the 21st century job market!
Help improve employment services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults
Help guide education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth and
adolescents!
Look for the National Deaf Employment and Technology survey
!!!!!COMING IN JULY, 2010!!!!!
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STUBBORN ORAL FAILURES
Many deaf people went to oral schools for the deaf.
Some of them speak very well. Some of them still cannot
speak well.
If everyone understands the oral person's speech,
then it is congratulations.
But if everyone do not understand the oral
person's speech, then it could be a problem.
If that oral person with poor speech goes to the
restaurants and points to the menu the order he wants,
this is fine.
But if that same poor speech oral person stubbornly
speaks repeatedly on his restaurant order even if
the waiter does not understand him, then it is
embarrassing.
Is it worth to be stubborn because of high pride?
DeafDigest says no!
- for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/stubbornoralperson/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
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IRS/DEAF Leadership Development Conference 2010 Announcement
Released: 6/19/2010
The IRS/Deaf is pleased to announce its 2010 Annual Conference which will be
held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The theme of the conference is "2010 and
Beyond: Empowerment in the Next Decade." This Conference is open to all
Federal Employees, State Government Employees, and interested persons that
are interested in honing their leadership skills and network with their
peers on best practices.
We anticipate this distinct event will be bigger and better than ever. The
Conference Planning Committee are coordinating a series of plenary keynote
presentations, a job fair and exhibitions for a three-day conference August
9-13, 2010 at Robert G. Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of
Hearing (a.k.a. the Deaf Center) at Taylorsville, UT near the Little America
Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. A copy of the conference announcement flyer
is provided online. Please visit http://www.IRSDEAF.org/2010LDC for online
registration and latest updates.
Please mark your calendar and prepare travel authorization request form for
your manager ASAP. Register online if you want to be kept informed of the
upcoming conference announcements. Please go to
http://www.irsdeaf.org/2010ldc/registration/ For more information about
the conference registration, contact mailto:Registrar@IRSDeaf.org
For more information on workshop presentation, sponsorship, advertisement
and exhibition opportunities, please visit http://www.IRSDeaf.org and/or contact:
mailto:Conference2010@IRSDeaf.org
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IRS JOB Fair
Released: 6/19/2010
IRS is partnering with IRS Deaf Empowerment and Advocacy Forum to host a
career fair at the Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing in Taylorsville, Utah. The purpose of the event is to assist and
interview individuals who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind who
qualify for federal employment under the Schedule A hiring authority. The
fair takes place on August 11, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
For more information regarding the career fair, please visit
http://www.irsdeaf.org/2010ldc/jobfair/
Applicants attending the event will have the chance to speak with recruiters
from several state and federal government agencies.
To guarantee an interview slot, applicants must provide their resume and
Schedule A package by close of business Friday July 16. For more information
and an explanation of the Schedule A package, see page 2 of this release.
Applicants who submit their resume packages after July 16 will not be
guaranteed an interview at the event, However, agencies will be available
to share information regarding career opportunities within their business
operating division with everyone who attends the career fair.
Interested applicants should forward their resumes and Schedule A package to
HCO.recruiter4disability@irs.gov by 5 p.m. on July 16 in order to be
considered for an interview by the hiring official. In the subject line,
please make sure you type: "August 11, Salt Lake City Utah Career fair."
Failure to do so may result in your package being overlooked.
Notification of interview will be e-mailed to applicants the week of August
2. Anyone who does not receive an e-mail message by Wednesday, August 4
confirming a scheduled interview time has not been scheduled for an
interview. Those applicants may still attend the Career Fair to speak with
hiring officials in various operating divisions.
Please note: applicants with late resume submission will not be scheduled
for an interview; however hiring officials will be available and reserve the
right to conduct an interview on the spot.
For questions regarding the event, please contact: mailto:irsjobs@irsdeaf.org
or visit the IRS-DEAF website at: http://www.irsdeaf.org/
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AN ALMOST PERFECT BUSINESS FOR THE DEAF
What is a perfect business for the deaf. Owning a
dog kennel. Dogs bark all the time and these loud
barking noise would not bother a deaf person.
Why is it an almost perfect business? Because the
deaf person cannot hear the dog cry or whine. When a
dog cries, it may be for a good reason that the deaf
person may not know about.
Yes, we do have a deaf owner of a dog kennel in
Florida. It is owned by Ernesto Freye.
- for ASL News version, please click on the arrow at:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/dogkennel/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
A STRANGE ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL TALE
Somewhere on the internet was a tale regarding
Alexander Graham Bell that was puzzling.
It said that he invented the telephone but never
phoned his wife or his mother because they were
both deaf.
Well, the telephone was invented in 1876. The
TTY, which could have made the telephone conversation
possible, was not developed until 1964. By that
time all these three people were dead.
A DISTURBING NEWSPAPER STORY
A newspaper story that ran yesterday was titled:
Parents of deaf toddler pin hopes on an implant
Is it saying that if the CI does not succeed, the
toddler is faced with a lifetime of failure and doom?
Of course not! The toddler has every chance of success
even if the CI may (or may not) work.
THE ONLY DEAF TEACHER IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
There was a newspaper story of the only deaf
teacher in a school district.
Add this to the comment a professor in a Deaf
Education masters degree program made recently.
He said fewer people are interested in Deaf
Education careers.
Perhaps that may change some day. Bad economy
and bleak job market may steer more students into
Deaf Education careers.
OUR NEXT DEAF PLAYER IN THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
For many years Jim Kyte was the National Hockey
League's only deaf player.
Hopefully in the next few years we may have other one.
Gregg Sutch, described in the newspapers as profoundly
deaf, was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres only just
recently.
The newspaper article, however, was contradictory.
It said that while he wears two hearing aids, and was
described as one of a profound hearing loss, is not deaf!
Self denial at its' best.
ALL BUT THE DEAF
Swain's is an outdoors and fishing gear store in
Port Townsend, Washington.
It also had another store in Sequim. Because of
economy and competition, that store closed its doors.
All of the employees at the Port Angeles store
were laid off - except for just one employee -
and that employee is deaf. He is being transferred
to the Port Townsend store.
Said the store CEO:
He is deaf and reads lips. He's my example of all
that's right with work ethic. He's my muscle, helping
move goods from the closed store.
OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
We have many, many organizations, international,
national and local that serve deaf and hard of hearing people.
One such organization is:
Deaf International Basketball Federation
currently the World Deaf Basketball U-21 championships,
involving national deaf men's and women's teams are
taking place at Lublin, Poland
For the organization goals and objectives and its web site,
click on:
http://deafdigest.com/dibf/
AN EXCUSE FOR NOT WEARING A HEARING AID
refusing to wear a hearing aid led to a happy marriage
do read it at:
http://deafdigest.com/denisemalloy/
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WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?
referring to a deaf person as the one with communication
disability
Communication disability? Is it saying the deaf person
cannot talk at all or cannot sign at all or even both?
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Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., a leading plaintiffs' litigation law firm,
is expanding litigation against Advanced Bionics related to defective
cochlear implants. If you believe that you may have received an
"Important Notification" letter from Advanced Bionics about your
HiRes90k or Clarion II cochlear implant in either 2004 or 2006, we urge
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4. Free parking and free in-room internet ... some hotels charge $36
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5. Food court with complete meals for less than $6 ... you can't
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7. World class presenters such as Peter Cook, Crom Saunders, Shannon
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8. Classes for all of your family members INCLUDING fledging
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We also have DVDs and ASL art ... see www.DrSign.com
If you love motorcycling and want to help deaf babies, we have the
World's Longest Group Motorcycle Benefit Run, this being our 9th
year, starting July 17, 2010 from Florida to Alaska. This is
scheduled every year! See www.AlaskaBikeRun.com
With enthusiasm from Mike Tuccelli AKA DrSign or DrASL -- two-time
Teacher of the Year at the University of Florida
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Hot DeafNews boring, but important!
There is an organization, housed in Spain, that oversees
accessibility needs of those that play video games.
The name is very long - and here it is:
The International Conference on Translation and Accessibility
in Video Games and Virtual Worlds
Anyway, they wish to address the accessibility needs at
a conference in December. Should DeafDigest safely assume
that it means captions/subtitles on these video games?
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Deaf Picture of the Week:
Matt Hamill after being fouled by his opponent
http://referer.us/6/djDqY1
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Deaf Question of the Week:
Q. From a deaf Briton:
I heard that there are seven deaf horse racing
jockeys in American race tracks. Is it true?
A. No, but we do have a deaf man who races standardbred
(trotters) horses, which is different from thoroughbred
racing. It is Rick Macomber, who races professionally in
Indiana.
send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest
editions. Thank you.
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Wish List of the Week:
that Hollywood would step up its hiring of deaf actors
for hearing roles, as well as for non-speaking roles
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DeafHistory - Looking Back:
Year 1975 - the brand new NSL has been invented.
NSL is the Nicaraguan Sign Language
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Deaf and the Money:
before the internet became a reality, we had prototype
e-mail systems. One was operated by a local amateur radio
club, Vienna, VA, that was interested in the communication
needs of the deaf. The other one was a government-funded
e-mail system called the Deafnet.
Cost of the simple email system by a local radio club
$300-$500
Cost of the simple email system funded by federal government
millions and millions of dollars
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DeafNumbers of the Week:
20
number of mental health services in USA that know how
to deal with deaf patients
20 is not enough; we need more
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DeafResources
History of Our Visual Applause
http://deafdigest.com/visualapplause/
for a listing of deaf reference & library resources,
http://deafdigest.com/deafresources/
(examples are listing of elected deaf officials, listing of
deaf Nobel Prize winners, etc; list will be added on a
gradual basis - so do check this site from time to time)
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Selected top deaf sports stories from DeafDigest Sports
A late deafened pitcher for an independent minor league baseball team
http://deafdigest.com/mattreilly/
A member of the USA women's U-21 basketball team
http://deafdigest.com/leslyekang-2/
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http://deafdigest.com/elitedeafathletes/
for list of mainstreamed deaf athletes:
http://deafdigest.com/mainstream/
for list of deaf collegiate athletes:
http://deafdigest.com/deafcollegiateathletes/
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position opening
Teacher of the Deaf
Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
position based in Swanton, Vermont
Time Base: part time
Responsibilities:
- Teach all levels /content areas of elementary education
- Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives
- Promote social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth in
students.
Requirements:
- Degree in Deaf Education, MA Preferred
- American Sign Language fluency & English preferred
- Vermont Teaching license in Special Education
Please send letter of interest and resume to
Kelly Therieau
mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org
or:
Kelly Therieau
Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
209 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Fax # 802-258-9574
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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING
Non-Tenure-Track Instructor of
American Sign Language/English Interpreting
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon
Division of Special Education
Recruitment Number: F1008
Application deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and
will continue until the position is filled.
The ASL/English Interpreting program faculty prepares students as
generalists who are able to interpret in a variety of settings. Students
are prepared through a curriculum infused with the demand-control schema,
which serves as the foundational framework on which to build their
professional practice. The Division of Special Education seeks qualified
applicants for an Adjunct Instructor with experience in teaching American
Sign Language/English Interpreting. This is a full-time, 9-month,
non-tenure-track position with a 12-credit hour load per quarter. The
university strongly encourages applications from scholars of diverse
backgrounds with a commitment to multicultural education. Salary is
dependent upon qualifications and degree. Excellent benefits package.
Qualifications:
Required MA in applicable field (e.g. interpreting, interpreter education,
linguistics, or adult education) National interpreting certification (CDI,
CI and CT, NIC, ASLTA, Ed:k-12) required
Preferred Ph.D/Ed.D in related field 3 years experience teaching
ASL/English Interpreting at university level (specifically theory,
processing, and practical application courses) Other national
certifications (ASLTA or SC: L) Program development and coordination
experience
Start date: September 16, 2010
Responsibilities: The individual hired for this position will teach
undergraduate classes and supervise students. field study experience.
Other responsibilities may include student advising, alternative
calendar/off campus teaching, and program development as required by the
union contract. Summer employment is a possibility.
Contact information:
For questions regarding this position contact Amanda R. Smith, Program
Coordinator, at 503-838-8650 (V) or mailto:smithar@wou.edu - For more
information about the program, go to http://www.wou.edu/interpreting
For questions regarding the application process or to submit your
application documents, please contact Human Resources at 503-838-8552 or
mailto:employment@wou.edu
Required Application Materials: WOU Application Form
( http://www.wou.edu/facultyapp ) Letter of interest Current CV Contact
information for three references Teaching philosophy Unofficial copy of
transcripts for highest degree earned
Submit Application Materials to:
F1008 Non-Tenure-Track Instructor of American Sign Language/English
Interpreting,
Human Resources,
Western Oregon University,
345 N Monmouth Ave.,
Monmouth, OR 97361
-OR- E-mail documents to employment@wou.edu -OR- Fax to 503-838-8144.
Western Oregon University (WOU) is Oregon's mid-sized public liberal arts
university located in the Monmouth-Independence area, the heart of
Oregon's lush Willamette Valley, which serves a large number of Oregon's
first-generation college students. WOU is about 20 minutes from Salem, the
state's capital, about 75 minutes from Portland, the state's cultural hub,
and a short drive from the Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic
areas. The university is located in an increasingly diverse, bilingual,
and rural area in the Willamette Valley. Our student body of about 5000
undergraduate and 400 graduate students enjoy a vibrant and close-knit
intellectual community comparable to the environment in a small liberal
arts college. Opportunities exist to work in diverse local communities. It
is home to the Regional Resource Center on Deafness and a variety of
programs preparing professionals to work with individuals who are deaf
including Rehabilitation Counseling, Teacher Preparation, ASL/English
Interpreting, American Sign Language Studies, and related continuing
education and technical assistance programs.
Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to
the diversity of its workforce.
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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING
Non-Tenure-Track Instructor of American Sign Language Studies
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon
Division of Special Education
Recruitment Number: F1009
Application deadline: Review of completed applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The Division of Special Education is seeking a non-tenure-track instructor
to teach undergraduate courses in American Sign Language. This is a
full-time fixed term, 9-month position including benefits with a 12-credit
hour load per term. Additional responsibilities include advising,
committee work for the program, division and university, and assisting the
Program Coordinator with curriculum development. Salary is dependent upon
qualifications and degree. Excellent benefits package.
Qualifications:
Required 3 years experience teaching ASL required (post secondary
preferred) Master's degree preferred or completion date required
Preferred ASLTA certification preferred Experience with Vista Signing
Naturally Curriculum preferred Experience teaching linguistics
Start date: September 16, 2010
For more information about this position, contact Kara Gournaris, ASL
Studies Coordinator, mailto:gournark@wou.edu. For more information
about the program, go to http://www.wou.edu/rrcd
Required Application Materials: WOU Application Form
( http://www.wou.edu/facultyapp ) Letter of interest Current CV Contact
information for three references Teaching philosophy Unofficial copy of
transcripts for highest degree earned
Submit Application Materials to:
F1009 Non-Tenure-Track Instructor of American Sign Language Studies,
Human Resources,
Western Oregon University,
345 N Monmouth Ave., Monmouth, OR 97361
-OR- E-mail documents to mailto:employment@wou.edu -OR- Fax to 503-838-8144
Western Oregon University (WOU) is Oregon's mid-sized public liberal arts
university located in an increasingly diverse rural area in the Willamette
Valley approximately one hour from Portland, the coast, or mountains, and
only 15 miles from Salem and the Oregon School for the Deaf. The
University has a long history in teacher education and the College of
Education has won several national awards. It is home to the Regional
Resource Center on Deafness and a variety of programs preparing
professionals to work with individuals who are deaf including
Rehabilitation Counseling, Teacher Preparation, ASL/English Interpreting,
American Sign Language Studies, and related continuing education and
technical assistance programs.
Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to
increasing the diversity of its workforce
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position announcement
Executive Director
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS)
Seattle, WA
Calling for dynamic and visionary leadership at
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS),
Seattle, WA
The Executive Director position announcement is now
posted on the ADWAS website:
http://www.adwas.org/about/jobs.html
Deadline: July 30, 2010
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job announcement
Assistant Director for Instruction
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position description and application procedures, please click on:
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job announcement
Graduation Coach
Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring, GA
for position description and application procedures, please click on:
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job announcement
Literary Content Specialist
Georgia School for the Deaf
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job announcement
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Georgia School for the Deaf
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job announcement
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for position description and application procedures, please click on:
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job announcement
Substitute Teacher (Part-Time/Hourly)
Georgia School for the Deaf
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(updated June 27th)
- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT GLAD !! -
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To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go
to our website:
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If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:
Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Specialist
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
V/TDD: (323) 550-4207
Fax #: (323) 550-4204
E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org
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